Merchants ready for Shop Local Weekend

12:52 AM,
Dec. 7, 2012

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Democrat Staff Report

Local merchants plan a holiday-themed shopping promotion this weekend with events ranging from a downtown art show Saturday to a parade and other activities at the Market District.

Shop Local Holiday Weekend covers three days and includes participation by retailers and other businesses across the community. It is a project of Locally Owned Tallahassee, the business organization composed of local independent retailers, restaurants and other businesses.

The weekend of events and retail promotions coincides with the Local Business Saturday observance, which is the second Saturday ...